HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-025 Related to the Construction of the Big Quilcene Diversion Dam Repair Project; Authorizing the City Manager to Award a Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsive Responsible BidderResolution 18-025
RESOLUTION NO. 18-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BIG QUILCENE
DIVERSION TIMBER CRIB DAM REPAIR PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, AND DIRECT STAFF TO USE INTERIM
FINANCING FOR PROJECT BUDGET OVERAGES
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2018, Council adopted Resolution 18-007, authorizing the
City Manager to place a call for bids, to award a construction contract to the lowest responsive
responsible bidder within the project budget, and to sign all necessary documents and contracts
for construction of the Big Quilcene Diversion Dam Project; and,
WHEREAS, the low bid exceeds the current budget amount by approximately $450,000;
and,
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City and its customers to restore the dam diversion
to full operating capacity to prevent catastrophic failure; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends the Council award the contract to the low bidder and
authorize and direct the City Manager to obtain financing for the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
The City Manager is authorized to award a contract to Seton Construction, Inc. for the
Proj ect.
2. The City Manager is authorized to use existing interim financing, and is directed to
arrange for permanent financing of the project.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend this 23`d day of April
2018,
Attest.,
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Joanna Sanders, MMC
City Clerk
45eborall S .Sidsoti
_ :
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Steveli L. Gross
City Attorney